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J438 ETC

1992 Royal Enfield Bullet

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,668 mi
Last recorded17,668 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet14,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 ETC
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,668 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

engin wont run

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet?

Based on 6,089 MOT tests across 925 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Footrest insecure 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 13
Horn not working 12
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J438 ETC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J438 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 34 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J438 ETC registered?

J438 ETC is a 1992 Royal Enfield Bullet, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J438 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 ETC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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